Bikini Workout With Weights

Bikini Shape-Up Circuit With Weights

It's time to throw your weights around! Well, at least swing them. For today's workout of our Bikini Body Countdown, we're adding dumbbells to our sweat session to build some metabolism-boosting muscle. This circuit workout, full of multitasking moves, is incredibly effective for toning your entire body in little time. Learn the details of the exercises, print the workout, then get pumped!

Directions: Warm up with five minutes of light cardio. Grab a set of dumbbells, between five and 10 pounds, and perform each three-exercise circuit three times before moving to the next. Cool down with five minutes of stretching.

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Circuit One: Back Lunge With Overhead Press

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Reps: 10, each leg

Stand on your left leg with your right knee up. Bring both weights overhead to start.

Step your right foot back coming into a lunge, making 90-degree angles with both knees, and lower the weights to the side bending your elbows to 90 degrees.

With control, push off your right foot, bringing your right knee forward while pressing the weights over head, with palms facing out. This completes one rep.

Start in a side plank on your left side, holding your weight in your right hand with your right arm parallel to the floor.

Exhale and pull your abs toward your spine to stabilize your torso as your raise your right arm to the ceiling. Do not let your hand travel behind your shoulder. Lower the weight back to starting position to complete one rep.

If you feel unstable in this position, split your legs bringing your right leg forward to steady yourself.

Do 10 reps before switching sides.

Side planks tone the muffin top, and adding the reverse fly into the mix not only challenges the abs a bit more, but also tones the back of the shoulder. Squeeze your inner thighs together for added stability.

Exhale, pulling abs in as you forcefully straighten your knees and bring your pelvis over your feet, squeezing your glutes as you stand. Your arms will naturally swing forward to around chest height; think of them like a pendulum riding the momentum of your straightening legs.

Inhale and allow the weight to fall between your legs, returning to the squat. This completes one rep.

Do 20 reps.

No kettlebell? No problem. Grab your heavier dumbbell or double up to feel the power of your center to get swinging, but remember: this is not an arm exercise. It is all about the legs, butt, and abs.

Lower your arms as you straighten your knees to stand; this completes one rep.

Do 15 reps for a set.

Anytime your hands go above your head, your abs are forced to work. Add a dumbbell to the move, and they work harder.

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Circuit Two: Warrior Three Triceps Extension

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Reps: 10, on each leg

Stand on your left foot, lean forward while lifting your right leg until your leg and torso are parallel with the floor. Squeeze your right glute and bring the weights to your ribs with your elbows pointing toward the ceiling.

Keep your abs engaged as you exhale, straightening your elbows. Your arms will be a few inches above your back.

Inhale and bend your elbows, bringing the dumbbells back to your ribs to complete one rep.

Do 10 reps, then switch legs.

Work your glutes and core while tightening the backs of your upper arms.

Squeeze your glutes to return to sanding, keeping your back straight. Once you're standing, pull the weights up the front of your body, bringing them to your chin with elbows going wide. Lower the weights to complete one rep.

Do 15 reps.

Work your shoulders and your backside with the double-duty combination move.

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Circuit Three: V-Sit With Single Arm Chest Fly

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Reps: 10, each arm

Begin sitting with your heels planted about two feet from your butt, holding the weights at chest level with a slight bend in your elbows. Lean back a few inches, pulling your abs toward your spine.

Keeping the left arm still, open your right arm to the side, making sure the weight doesn't go beyond your shoulder.

Bring your right arm back to center to complete one rep.

Complete 10 reps with the right arm, then switch sides.

In this variation, the abs work extra to maintain stability as you pull the dumbbell away from your center.

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Circuit Three: Split Squat With Bicep Curls

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Reps: 10, each side

With weights at your sides, take a large step back with your right foot.

Bend both knees to 90 degrees while bending your elbows to curl the weights to your shoulders. Squeeze your right glute.

Press your left heel into the floor and straighten both legs while lowering the weights.This completes one rep.

Complete 10 reps, then switch sides.

Shape your arms and glutes in one move with this classic combination — it's always a killer!